What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Director position at Associated Grocers of New England?
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Learn and develop a working knowledge of each department within the store so that you can effectively manage and assist departments and managers as needed (includes, but not limited to running register, wrapping meat, making deli sandwiches, operating floor machine, stocking shelves, etc.)
- Oversee, review, create as needed, and approve all department schedules
- Master and manage all opening and closing duties
- Learn and become an expert with all of the various hardware, software, processes, and schedules of the store
- Stay current with grocery retail trends, price conscious retailing, customer buying needs
- Work closely with vendors to ensure you are receiving and offering the best pricing, new items, best quality, and appropriate items that your customers will love and appreciate
- Calculate margins and make sure pricing is correct and clear on the shelves and that the Receiver has all current-to-date pricing information, so items are retailed at the register correctly
- Perform and manage a monthly inventory count of all fresh departments
- Responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and assisting in the training, firing, hiring, disciplining all staff members
- Create appropriate department signage and displays to help stimulate sales and customer interest and praise
- Help plan weekly ad’s and flyer deals
- Attend food shows, work with vendors to negotiate beneficial deals, research new and fresh products to offer customers
- Research under-performing areas of store, create appropriate solutions to combat these negatives
- Train employees and managers as needed so they can effectively assist with the overall store objectives
- Focus on leading, coaching, and educating your team so that they may be successful
- Set the standard, be the example others follow
- Perform annual reviews on all employees within your department
- Computer Knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers, employees and management.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and maintain focus
- Must have flexible schedule availability
- Work is performed in a typical retail work environment
- Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs (20-40) lifting frequency
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work in different control climate